#The Quarantine Stream: ‘The World’s Toughest Race’ is the Next Evolution of Competition Reality Shows

#The Quarantine Stream: ‘The World’s Toughest Race’ is the Next Evolution of Competition Reality Shows

“#The Quarantine Stream: ‘The World’s Toughest Race’ is the Next Evolution of Competition Reality Shows” Posted on Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 by Jacob Hall (Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Series: The World’s Toughest Race Where You Can…

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#‘Monster SeaFood Wars’ is a Wild Kaiju Comedy That Delivers the Delicious Goods [Fantasia Film Festival]

#‘Monster SeaFood Wars’ is a Wild Kaiju Comedy That Delivers the Delicious Goods [Fantasia Film Festival]

“#‘Monster SeaFood Wars’ is a Wild Kaiju Comedy That Delivers the Delicious Goods [Fantasia Film Festival]” Minoru Kawasaki, the connoisseur behind such Japanese absurdism as The Calamari Wrestler and Executive Koala, is resurrecting Kaiju cinema with his new culinary invention called “Monster Gourmet.” Monster SeaFood Wars dares to dream of a world where skyscraper-tall mollusks…

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#Have the Directors of ‘Boys State’ Predicted the Future of American Politics?

#Have the Directors of ‘Boys State’ Predicted the Future of American Politics?

“#Have the Directors of ‘Boys State’ Predicted the Future of American Politics?” “That’s politics … I think,” remarks Robert MacDougall, one of the subjects of Boys State, to the filmmakers off-screen. The line encapsulates the dual nature of the documentary, now streaming on Apple TV , as both a potential microcosm for American political campaigning…

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#‘Fugitive Dreams’ Interview: Director Jason Neulander Talks Cinematic Influences, the Challenge of Cutting a Trailer & More

#‘Fugitive Dreams’ Interview: Director Jason Neulander Talks Cinematic Influences, the Challenge of Cutting a Trailer & More

“#‘Fugitive Dreams’ Interview: Director Jason Neulander Talks Cinematic Influences, the Challenge of Cutting a Trailer & More” Yesterday, we premiered the teaser trailer for Fugitive Dreams, marking the directorial debut of filmmaker Jason Neulander. The film follows two lost souls who form a surprising bond with each other as they confront their traumatic pasts while…

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#‘Tesla’ Review: Ethan Hawke Shines in This Magnetic, Unconventional Biopic

#‘Tesla’ Review: Ethan Hawke Shines in This Magnetic, Unconventional Biopic

“#‘Tesla’ Review: Ethan Hawke Shines in This Magnetic, Unconventional Biopic” The word ‘Tesla’ is mostly associated with Elon Musk’s company these days, but it was named after a famous scientist who was way ahead of his time. Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was an inventor, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, and futurist who conjured theories of text messages…

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#Exploring ‘The Umbrella Academy Season 2’ Through Every Classic Horror Movie It References

#Exploring ‘The Umbrella Academy Season 2’ Through Every Classic Horror Movie It References

“#Exploring ‘The Umbrella Academy Season 2’ Through Every Classic Horror Movie It References” Like its debut season, The Umbrella Academy’s second season is oozing with historical, sociopolitical, and pop culture references, and nods to Gerard Way’s comic book source material. However, in the beginning of season 2, in each of the scenes during which the…

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#The Quarantine Stream: ‘Bedazzled’ is a Comedic Tour De Force from the Under-appreciated Brendan Fraser

#The Quarantine Stream: ‘Bedazzled’ is a Comedic Tour De Force from the Under-appreciated Brendan Fraser

“#The Quarantine Stream: ‘Bedazzled’ is a Comedic Tour De Force from the Under-appreciated Brendan Fraser” (Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Movie: Bedazzled Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max The Pitch: Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) is…

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